Senior Java Software Developer (R1004228)

Job Description

Join us on our exciting journey! IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.

Join us on our exciting journey!

IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.

Job description

IQVIA is currently seeking a data oriented Senior Java/Scala Developer, to join the Real-World Analytics Solutions (RWAS) technology team, responsible for leading the creation of new technology solutions that enhance the RWAS customer experience. The Senior Java/Scala Developer who will be part of our world class Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Factory team, will be responsible for creating new and enhancing existing products and services within RWI’s data conversion team. You will develop technology solutions supporting optimal operational processes and maximum business outcome.

This Position will focus on the design, development, and delivery of new systems that are required during the conversion of varied healthcare data sources into the industry standard OMOP format. Under the direction of the Software Development Manager, the Senior Java/Scala Developer will create flexible, reusable ETL oriented code based on the business rules/requirements spelled out by the Data Analyst for each data source. This role will also help Senior Architects design and implement new, deployable software products that enhance IQVIA’s information assets.

In addition, you will be integrating these technologies into robust product oriented systems which derive rich analytic value to our customers. Our data conversion development teams in Brighton will coordinate activities with similar teams in the US and be collocated with other strategic development teams working on our world class analytic, machine learning and predictive technologies.

Strong understanding of client/server technologies and concepts, and their application to and effect on application development

Technical skills across platforms, including Unix, Windows and Oracle or SQL Server

Scrum Agile experience

Strong communication skills and ability to assist in mentoring more junior team members

Desired Skills and Experience:

Medical and Pharmaceutical patient level data experience

Amazon Redshift experience

Experience with Jenkins

Programming with Python, Scala

Experience with Cloudera Data Science Workbench and Spark

Knowledge of Kubernetes or similar containerization technologies

Strong knowledge of methods for quality assurance and usability testing for information systems

OMOP knowledge

Experience with R, SAS, or other statistical data analysis tools

Experience using Jira and Confluence

Experience with performance optimization

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar discipline

You’ll fit right in if you:

Are enthusiastic and self-motivated with good decision-making skills.

Can drive projects forward through personal initiative.

Have the ability and interest in learning new, innovative technologies related to web and application development.

Can effectively interact with a range of people throughout the organization of all seniorities.

Speak up! We’re very open here, and we want to hear your opinion and ideas about how we can extend our products and do things better.

Collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced agile environment.

Why Join?

Those who join us become part of a recognized global leader still willing to challenge the status quo to improve patient care. In RWAS, you will have access to the most cutting-edge technology, the largest data sets, the best analytics tools and, in our opinion, some of the finest minds in the Healthcare industry.

You can drive your career at IQVIA and choose the path that best defines your development and success. With exposure across diverse geographies, capabilities, and vast therapeutic and information and technology areas, you can seek opportunities to change and grow without boundaries.

We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but alsothe right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes.

Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!

We invite you to join IQVIA™.

IQVIA is a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that a work environment that embraces diversity will give us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and enhance our success. We believe that an inclusive and respectful workplace culture fosters a sense of belonging among our employees, builds a stronger team, and allows individual employees the opportunity to maximize their personal potential.

We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve human health outcomes. Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there! We invite you to join IQVIA™

About IQVIA

Harness the Power of Human Data Science

At IQVIA, we have a vision. Where every healthcare decision is based on evidence. Where data science and human science come together to improve the health of people, not just when they are patients. Where new and creative solutions aren’t just possible – they are expected.

Healthcare is an industry designed to help humans. As a global community, we continuously invest and commit to advancing human health. To deliver value and real outcomes. To rise to the challenge to find the next breakthrough by making the most of increasingly limited resources.